News - Tag USAF

Jan. 30, 2026
30th Security Forces Squadron Combat Arms Training and Maintenance day

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Preston Rice, 30th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, fires an M4A1 Carbine from the prone supported firing position during a Combat Arms Training and Maintenance course at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Jan. 20, 2026. During CATM, personnel practice shooting
Jan. 28, 2026
Vandenberg's Hawk of the Week Award on January 28th

U.S. Air Force Col. Amy Horton, left, Space Launch Delta 30 commander's individual mobilization augmentee, presents Vandenberg’s Hawk of the Week Award to Staff Sgt. John Boutros, right, 30th Contracting Squadron contract specialist, during a weekly installation leadership meeting at Vandenberg
Jan. 23, 2026
Col. Horne holds First All Call of 2026

U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne , Space Launch Delta 30 commander, held his first all call of 2026.
Jan. 23, 2026
Vandenberg Announces New Strategic Plan

U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, has unveiled a new strategic plan outlining priorities for 2026 and beyond, as the installation prepares for continued growth in space launch, test operations and national security missions.
Jan. 13, 2026
Vandenberg Hosts General Officers Steering Group Tour

As the Air Force transitions from the legacy Minuteman III system, Vandenberg SFB's Western Range will continue to play a critical role as the primary testing ground for the Air Force Global Strike Command's next-generation ICBM architecture, reinforcing the nation's strategic deterrence mission.
Dec. 19, 2025
Village Dirtbag Cycling Give Bikes to Vandenberg Community

The local Village Dirtbags Cycling group donated bikes to Vandenberg community members for the holidays.
Dec. 5, 2025
Meet VSFB's 2025 Guardian Arena Teams

Teams will represent Vandenberg SFB at this year's Guardian Arena competition at Patrick Space Force Base, FL, Dec. 8-9. Guardians and Airmen from Vandenberg Space Force Base prepare to compete in the 3rd Annual Guardian Arena Challenge, held at Patrick Space Force Base, FLA, Dec. 8-9. Vandenberg
Dec. 4, 2025
Starlink 11-25 Launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base

A Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Starlink 11-25 mission launches from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Sace Force Base, Calif., Dec. 5, 2025. This launch marked the 66th launch and test mission from Vandenberg SFB in 2025. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olya Houtsma)
Nov. 25, 2025
VSFB holds 4 SOPS Activation Ceremony

Guardians assigned to the 4th Space Operations Squadron pose for a group photo at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Oct. 1, 2025.
Nov. 17, 2025
Sentinel-6B Patching Ceremony

Vandenberg celebrated the NASA Sentinel-6B launch with a patching ceremony, Nov. 17, 2025. Patching ceremony's commemorates Vandenberg's launches and highlights the launch team that enables the mission.